Sky's Saturday Night Live UK have reportedly chosen iconic American comedian Tina Fey over home grown talent to host its March 21 launch. Viewers will be treated to a new guest host who will be joined by a chart-topping musical guest each week. 'There's a sense that the American show is handing the baton on to Britain by having Tina hosting the launch. Coral's John Hill said: 'We are not optimistic about Saturday Night Live UK lasting very long. Saturday Night Live, created by Lorne Michaels, is an American late-night sketch show that has aired on US channel NBC since 1975.

Source: Daily Mail March 01, 2026 20:24 UTC